Project Funders

A unit of local government serving Multnomah County East of the Willamette River – works toward toward keeping water clean, conserving water and keeping soil healthy. The EMSWCD provides a variety of programs and services to urban and rural residents and businesses including naturescaping and rain garden workshops, invasive species efforts, and an annual native plant sale. EMSWCD’s Partners In Conservation grant has been instrumental in helping Depave get off the ground – by providing funding for most of Depave’s early projects and with strong ongoing support.

Offering a wide array of services to residents and businesses west of the Willamette River such as assistance to landowners for developing Conservation Plans for their properties to help improve watershed health. WMSWCD has provided funding for a variety of greenspaces including the Vermont Hills Community Garden, Capitol Hill Elementary School playground, Hayurst School Garden, Metrolitan Learning Center, Opal School and other through its grant programs.

The Community Watershed Stewardship Program engages Portlanders in enhancing the health of our watersheds while promoting public awareness of our connection to these natural systems. CWSP offers funding for community projects, help with project planning, and assist in connecting community groups with resources for their projects. The Bureau has funded numerous parking lot stormwater retrofit projects implemented by Depave since beginning in 2008, and was instrumental in the organization’s first project at Fargo Forest Garden.

Helping citizens conserve the vital natural resources that support and drive communities and economies in Clackamas County, the District provides technical and financial support to conserve and use resources sustainably today and for future generations. CCSWCD helped Depave begin project work in the county through funding for outdoor classrooms at the Eastham Community Center and the Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences.

This program has provided gardening opportunities for the physical and social benefit of the people and neighborhoods of Portland since 1975. There are 35 community gardens located throughout the city, developed and operated by volunteers and PP&R staff, offering a variety of activities. Depave works with PP&R on an ongoing basis to develop appropriate sites such as Vestal Community Garden and Vermont Hills Community Garden.

A volunteer nonprofit organization working primarily with Portland Parks and Recreation, is dedicated to the improvement, advocacy and expansion of local community gardening through fundraising, securing land, and organizing educational activities and events. This group has been instrumental in gathering local support for Depave projects.